Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Solve today's clue list with optional hints, then check the completed grid and explanations for every answer.

Mini Crossword

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Worker who sticks a thick mix on bricks
  2. 6.Volvos or VWs
  3. 7."Wow, that's wild!"
  4. 8.Peaceful place
  5. 9.Key above ~ on a Mac

DOWN

  1. 1.___ 1 (speed of sound)
  2. 2.Emanating glow
  3. 3.Fend (off)
  4. 4.Seeps slowly
  5. 5.Boy band with the 2000 hit "It's Gonna Be Me"

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Tuesday, June 16, 2026

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2A
3S
4O
5N
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Worker who sticks a thick mix on bricks(MASON)
  2. 6.Volvos or VWs(AUTOS)
  3. 7."Wow, that's wild!"(CRAZY)
  4. 8.Peaceful place(HAVEN)
  5. 9.Key above ~ on a Mac(ESC)

DOWN

  1. 1.___ 1 (speed of sound)(MACH)
  2. 2.Emanating glow(AURA)
  3. 3.Fend (off)(STAVE)
  4. 4.Seeps slowly(OOZES)
  5. 5.Boy band with the 2000 hit "It's Gonna Be Me"(NSYNC)

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About the Tuesday, June 16, 2026 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 5 columns, 5 rows, 5 Across clues and 5 Down clues. Use the clue list and blank grid first, then reveal the completed grid only when you need it.

One of today's longest entries is MASON, answering “Worker who sticks a thick mix on bricks.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.